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STEVE MELCHIOR – A LOCAL TOURISM LEGEND

Helensburgh | Otford | Darkes Forest | Stanwell Tops | Stanwell Park | Coalcliff

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LETTERS 04 Happy readers! Staycation guide inspires local adventures NEWS 06 Unite for Kurt Drysdale family say a big thank you to supporters 08 New officer Say g’day to Sgt Rhind when you see him 10 Cover feature Meet Steve Melchior, a local legend 14 Top wedding locations Anna Blackman’s expert advice 18 Jewellery Master jeweller John Powell on buying the best 19 Romantic reads Librarians pick their top 5 20 Fund raising for Tanya Local artists support injured friend 22 Dr Rip He’s on rocky ground this month 23 Bugging out! Check out

Symbio’s cool insect additions 26 Gardens Turn your yard into a sensory experience 28 Eat these, lose weight! Drop some Xmas baggage 29 Cpt Jim retires After 40 years of fire fighting, he’s earned it!

31 Gift of life Stanwell Park teen gets cancer all-clear 34 Aged care Kennett Home residents set for March move BUSINESS 24 Chamber Chatter Switched On Mechanical wins award!

37 Business directory Your ultimate local guide SPORT 48 Golf The greens are fun 49 Fencing Locals at World Cup 50 Tides Check the table 51 League Get behind the Tigers!

52 Skiing Zali set for Olympics

Cover image by Anthony Warry Photography; www.anthonywarryphotography.com.au

MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS HEATHER SMITH

is the former editor of the online Northern Exposure newsletter and, prior to that, the Wollongong & Northern Leader. She is also a former editor of 2508’s predecessor, The Helensburgh & District News. Heather has lived in Stanwell Park since 2002 and has been involved in many community activities.

Heather specialises in property reporting as she was a former Property Editor of The Australian, as well as a real estate agent. She is convinced everyone has a story. Heather’s articles appear on pages 8, 31 and 34.

SAMMY MAHLER

is a personal fashion stylist (see littlemiss boo.com). Her career spans over 25 years, from house modelling, production, design to range forecasting and styling. While conducting executive sales with major department stores on a wholesale level, she also had a key role in fashion marketing and visual styling. She has now turned her expertise to personal fashion styling, with her main aim to help women of all shapes and sizes reach their full potential. This month Sammy finds bridal bargains on page 18.

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DR ROB BRANDER

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). He wrote Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book. Read his column on page 22.

NARELLE HAPP

is a permaculture and native garden designer, horticulturalist and educator who is passionate about creating ‘living’ spaces that are nurturing, productive and sustainable.

A 2508 resident, Narelle spends her time designing gardens and teaching workshops as A Garden for Life. Narelle also designs gardens for Sydney Wildflower Nursery, a native nursery, and volunteers in schools and community garden projects. Narelle writes about the joys of a sensory garden on page 26.

DISTRICT NEWS EDITORS Genevieve Swart, Marcus Craft ART DIRECTOR Brendon Wise REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS Rob Brander, Sara Newnham, Anthony Warry, Heather Smith CONTACT PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508 editor@2508mag.com.au www.2508mag.com.au www.facebook.com/2508mag There is a contributor’s drop box at Helensburgh Newsagency on Parkes Street.

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AT GLENBERNIE ORCHARD

Pick

Book an orchard experience on our fourth-generation family farm. Apple tours began in late January. Check our bookings calendar for availability and details. www.darkes.com.au Glenbernie Orchard

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Now is a great time for a refreshing local cider!

Come out to the orchard to taste test it, made from our own fresh crushed apples.

Mention this advertisement when visiting the farm in February 2016 to receive 10% off any cider case purchase. We also have honey, honey wines, assorted fresh and dried fruit, juices, apple cider vinegar, jams and relishes.

Stay

Round off the experience by staying in Darkes Cottage on the farm. Ideal weekend getaway, sleeping up to eight in four queen bedrooms. Wake up to orchard views.

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Have a say Write to us at PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508, or email editor@2508mag.com.au

GREAT STAYCATION

Loved the Special “Staycation Guide”. Not only great info for visitors but also for the locals who haven’t explored all 2508 has to offer on our doorstep.

I have lived in the Burgh for 30 years – been involved in many various community and sporting groups – even worked on this publication (many years ago, for a few years). I’ve listened to the old 80 yrs+, born here, tell me stories and locations of places around our area. But until I read your article, “5 Natural Fun Spots”, I had never heard of Maddens Falls – wow! Will be checking this out with my young Grandchildren this holidays.

Also when we first moved here (I grew up in Newtown), we thought ‘country life’. I was scared of everything from moths to spiders and snakes and bluetonge lizards, but now learnt to live with them.

Purchased our veggies and eggs from Binners, bought honey, apples and peaches from Glenbernie and shared with my city family & friends....

Haven’t been out to Darkes Forest for years – it’s time we went again.. Thanks for bringing “Darkes Magic” to my attention.

– Deb McCormack

NINJA NEEDS A HOME!

Ninja and his siblings need loving homes. They are indoor-only kittens, too precious to roam outside where they may be hit by a car, attacked by a dog – or endanger the lives of native birds and animals.

Cats don’t miss what they haven’t known. Ninja will be desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and life-time registered. Email Julie-ann at Country Companion Animal Rescue: ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au 2508

Thanks to Deb for the kind words. This Letter made our Month! The prize is a $50 Tradies Gift Card (24 Boomerang Street, 4294 1122).

to study and, as I love history and pre-history, have chosen The Classics and Anthropology. I am very excited at the prospect of being taught by Berkeley’s lecturers who are experts in their fields.

SENIORS FITNESS CLASSES ARE FUN! Without the support from the local community, Well done to the Burgh Fitness Centre for attending UC Berkeley this July would never have introducing fitness classes for Seniors! After been a possibility. I want to thank the local several years of requesting this from previous businesses: Sunrise Nursery, The Lime Leaf Café, owners/managers, Ben (current manager) has Helensburgh Pharmacy, Natural Stands Hair successfully started regular sessions for Seniors Studio, Helensburgh Liquor and Essential Surf & (beginners to fit). They are lots of fun, as well as a Skate, Big Sister Horsie who donated prizes for really good work-out. raffles and auctions at the fundraising lunch held at Thanks for listening to, and meeting, community Raya Thai last November. needs.

Thank you also to Peter Frawley and Erin – C Bazzano McQuade for donating unique pieces of jewellery, Jessie Appleton for an amazing (and delicious) CALIFORNIA DREAMING NOW A REALITY cake, Tracey Noonan for creating irresistable Since my article appeared in the October edition of auction prizes and Christine Keane for her the 2508 Magazine, I’ve been fortunate enough to delicious dessert and help on the day. have my application to the University of California Raya Thai has supported me throughout this Berkeley for their summer pre-collegiate program entire endeavour with kindness and generosity accepted. I leave in early July for six weeks of study which has enabled me to raise funds to pay for my – and some fun too! I had to nominate two courses tuition, so thank you Dede, Irwan, Andrew,

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Chelsea and all your lovely staff. To Grima Bros, without the continued support, encouragement and your genuine kindness, this would never have been possible. Thank you so much.

– Maeve Turner PS. I saved and fundraised over half the amount I need. If you would like to support me, please visit my GoFundMe page, “Maeve’s UC Berkeley USA Studentship”.

COMMUNITY NOTICES LIONS 2508 COMMUNITY BAND

Instrumentalists of all ages welcome to join. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, during school terms at Helensburgh Public School Hall, 6.308.30. Contact Alison Garvie at agarvie@aapt.net.au.

THANK YOU

donation collection tins during 2015. Christmas raffles at the Centennial Hotel were again a great success, with an added thank you to the boys from Waves 2508 for their thankless assistance. Thank you also to the 2508 community your support

MEN’S GROUP MEETINGS

Free, friendly men’s card group held at Essential Community Solutions every Friday afternoon from 1-4pm. No registration required. Held in the large meeting room at 1034-1036 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine 2233. Suitable for men aged 55 and over.

Call ECS on 9520 7022 for more information.

PANTRY PARTY

In December, Helensburgh’s Hope Church put on a special Christmas luncheon for its food pantry members and its volunteers (pictured right). There was plenty of good food, music and laughter. 2508

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Right, Kurt with league legend Brad Fittler.

Below, a hired vehicle brings Kurt home for Christmas.

Thank you A letter from the Drysdale family.

Eight months ago our son Kurt was tragically injured playing the game he loved – and was rendered a ventilated quadriplegic. Our family is devastated and trying desperately to cope – being

by Kurt`s side every day – driving from Stanwell Tops to Royal North Shore Hospital becoming a nightmare – and is still ongoing until he is able to come home. It was because of the incredible help from this amazing community and friends that we began to manage and turn the life that we knew around and accept that it will now never be the same.

We wish you to know that we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts and it will never be forgotten. We thank Kerrie Blackwell for organising a meal roster and all the wonderful ladies cooking and delivering the meals, donation tins and chocolate Freddo sales. All the people who organised and attended the Woronora Pipeline trail run – amazing – thank you Jim Owen, Mel Whiteside, Daniel Robberds and Brooke Dent.

Thank you Helensburgh Tigers Football Club, Coalcliff SLSC Bombie Bar. The amazing effort of Roslyn Smith and her son, who organised and

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placed donation tins all over the Shire.

Thank you also goes to Binners Egg Farm, Helensburgh Hot Bread Shop, Lions Club BBQ, Helensburgh RFS (Man Power), Tradies, Conference Centre, Shell Petrol Station, Outback Steak House, Jason Bell, Jorg Running Club, Coles Helensburgh, Dave Boughton – Scoop Excavation, Articles Art Gallery and many more both on the South Coast and in the Shire.

Thank you to all those who attended the fundraiser at the Panorama Hotel – the funds raised at this occasion has made it possible for the purchase of a specially fitted vehicle with which the family can now transport Kurt.

There have been so many acts of kindness which have left us overwhelmed and subsequently motivated to continue to get through this difficult situation.

Most of all – Kurt thanks you. He is looking forward to the day he can finally return home. Our main hope now is that he will begin to breathe on his own.

– Steve, Sonya, Blake, Skye and extended families. 2508

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Tribute to Darryl Bromley 28 June 1955 – 3 December 2015

As the Sea Cliff Bridge celebrated its 10th Anniversary, the Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) would like to both acknowledge and recognise the significant and impactful contribution of our former president, Darryl Bromley, who died on 3 December 2015 after a long battle with melanoma cancer.

Darryl’s tenure as NICC President, from 2003 to 2008, saw the closing of the old road and the reopening of the Sea Cliff Bridge. His passion and commitment saw him actively engaged in many of the steering committees that collaborated to give our area the magnificent engineering icon that now enjoys international recognition.

If you have ever walked the Sea Cliff Bridge, the very footpath on which you tread is the result of the collective efforts of one of those committees on which Darryl served. That committee convinced the State Government to fund the walkway to add yet another dimension to the bridge for us all to enjoy.

As the president of the chamber, Darryl was an engaging and effective leader and a driving force to develop both the business and touristic values of the Northern Illawarra. His contribution to unique local initiatives such as the Festival of Flight and “Shop Local” campaign helped showcase our area while helping business during the road closure.

Professionally, Darryl was an acclaimed librarian at the State Library of NSW for over 25 years and also served at the Wollongong City Library. He completed his career as part of the newly formed Wollongong Council Customer Service department.

In his spare time, Darryl’s hobby was “all things music”. Together with his partner, he ran fundraising musical trivia nights around the area for numerous worthy causes.

For his own part, Darryl ran the successful Ocean Blue Bed and Breakfast for six years, welcoming over 4000 guests to our area during that time. The B&B has now reopened, run by his

partner of 32 years, Ian. The Chamber remembers Darryl with great admiration, gratitude and respect.

– Greg Watts (NICC president), John Vander and Pauline Lacelles-Smith for the NICC 2508

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Former detective Lawrie Drury and Sgt Heath Rhind, the new sergeant at Helensburgh Police Station.

Welcome, Sgt Rhind

By Heather Smith

A new sergeant has been appointed to Helensburgh Police Station, a year after Lawrie Drury retired.

Sgt Heath Rhind was appointed late last year after a five-year posting to Bourke and plans to continue the country-style policing of his former boss.

“We might wear the Mighty Blue Shirt but, at the end of the day, it’s only a shirt and it doesn’t make us any more powerful or any more important than anyone else,” he said.

“If you treat people with respect, you will get respect back.”

Sgt Rhind has been with NSW Police for 18 years and worked with Mr Drury when the latter was first appointed to Helensburgh in 2009.

“He was a good sergeant and a good mentor,” Sgt Rhind said.

Four officers are also assigned to Helensburgh Police Station, covering Thirroul to Otford.

“It’s important to recognise that if the front door is shut, it doesn’t mean the police aren’t working,” Sgt Rhind said. “If we’re inside the station, it means we’re not patrolling.”

If the station is unattended, residents should use the Eagle phone outside the front door to contact

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police, who will return as soon as possible.

Wollongong Police will cover if the Helensburgh officers are on jobs.

“But we want to deal with local matters by local police,” Sgt Rhind said.

Mr Drury, his wife Tracey and 15-year-old twins are still living in the house attached to the station and will be moving soon.

“We’re thinking of somewhere up north on the coast,” he said.

The former detective spent 36 years on the force, after studying at night to finish his HSC so he could apply.

Mr Drury said the 2001 bush fires had a significant impact on the town, pulling people together during a time of tragedy.

“It’s such a tight-knit community and a great place to live,” he said, adding that a “quick trip” to the shops often resulted in many stops for chats and advice.

“It’s a town that respects the police and makes a place for them.”

Upgrades to the station, which resembles a 1960s Cop Shop set, are in the wind but nothing definite has been decided. 2508

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Pleasure Cruise Steve Melchior has turned his passion for motorcycles into a very popular and successful touring company, Just Cruisin’.

2508 reports.

At first glance, he might look like a character straight out of Sons of Anarchy or Easy Rider, but you couldn’t hope to meet a nicer bloke than Steve Melchior. He also knows bikes and he knows the 2508 region like the back of his hand.

Steve’s been riding motorbikes since he was 14 – that was 50 years ago – so there’s no one better to saddle up and take people for a guided motorcycle tour through the region. Which is exactly what he’s been doing for 23 years as part of his tour company, Just Cruisin’.

His touring beast of choice is often the Boom Trike with a 1.6-litre twin-cam Ford motor, but his range has included an Ultra Classic Harley Davidson Solo and a Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic with sidecar. Passengers’ ages have ranged from eight to 98.

He takes bookings from local residents, Sydney weekenders, Asian tour groups and European travellers.

He tours further afield as well, taking people, on request, to Kangaroo Valley, Bathurst, Parkes and more.

Steve’s so flexible he’ll work out pretty much any tour to suit someone’s needs – he’s that much of an easy-going bloke.

2508 had a chat with Steve in between rides.

Why should people go for a ride with you? What’s the appeal?

It can be a life-changing experience for some people; they get out of their comfort zone.

People just haven’t tried it and they hop on the bike and the exhilaration … I call it the sensory experience: you’ve got the smell, the feel, the taste, the sound … the wind in your hair, in your face.

It’s an exhilarating feeling.

I take a lot of handicapped people and they get a big smile on their face as they’re going through …

Steve Melchior has introduced countless tourists to the beauty of our region.

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just the feeling of doing it.

The trike has actually made the whole business now … it’s actually a fantastic platform, it’s a safe platform.

Everyone feels safe and secure on it – and it looks a bit out there; it’s got the ‘wow’ factor about it. It just brings people in. I don’t get calls for any other work now, it’s basically trike work.

It doesn’t get boring, no matter how many times you’ve done the routes?

No, every corner’s different, every day. I’ve been doing it for 23 years; I think they [the clients] like my experience level, when they see me they see that this bloke has been around a bit.

It was their anniversary! He was pointing out all of the things he experienced getting there. It really was a nice, heartwarming story.

It’s must great to share those experiences with people.

There’s nothing better than looking at someone, seeing the smile on their face and knowing that they’re having an absolute ball. You give them the thumbs-up and they give you the thumbs-up … I feel really good when I see that.

You’ve got a pretty good gig, mate – you’re out doing what you love.

I love doing it. It’s a passion and I love sharing a passion, and if I can get someone out there to enjoy that passion, I’ll do it every day. It’s fantastic, I enjoy it so much, doing it for a job. 2508

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You’re really part of people’s memories.

You build a friendship, in one hour you can build a friendship … they’re friends I’ve got for life most of For more details or to book a tour, call Steve on the time. And we always get good feedback.

0414 942 598 or visit www.justcruisintours.com.au I did a job in the Royal National Park three years ago: this couple said ‘We want to go to Wattamolla … on a sidecar’; I said ‘No worries, I’ll take you to Wattamolla.’ Anyway, we got there and they sat down in this one spot and then they came back and he said, ‘This is where I proposed to my wife 50 years ago; I got here on a sidecar 50 years ago.’

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Take a dream drive in a Porsche Gavin Little is opening up the escarpment and the coast to a new wave of car-loving visitors.

He left a career as a maths academic to pursue his passion for Porsches and Gavin Little reckons that his two-year-old business, Cliff to Coast Sports Car Drives, has been attracting rave reviews.

“During that time we’ve expanded our Porsche services to include track days and Porsche driving instruction as well as offering a bespoke syndicate ownership plan,” Gavin says.

“2016 sees the introduction of our weekend tours to the South Coast and alpine region of NSW/Victoria.

“The drive days have proven to be popular with clients visiting from Sydney, interstate and overseas. Most of our clients have not seen the Northern Illawarra and are blown away by the beauty and scenery that is on offer, right on Sydney’s doorstep,” he says.

“We have a fleet of genuine driver’s Porsches, mostly 911 Carreras, and we offer a range of tours from one-hour trips down the coast to full-day excursions to the Southern Highlands.

“Driving a range of Porsches through the Royal National Park and escarpment offers a unique experience like no other – that plenty of our guests travel interstate to sample.

“We’re quite fortunate to have all of this in our backyard.”

“We’re happy to offer a 10% discount on any of our tours to residents of 2508 if they call directly on 1300 991 181 for a half- or full-day tour.” 2508 For more, visit www.clifftocoast.com.au

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True Romance

VALENTINES SPECIAL

Prepare to be swept away! Our region is home to many breathtakingly beautiful wedding locations. 2508 asked award-winning local photographer Anna Blackman to name her favourites.

Over the past three decades, photographer Anna Blackman has shot more than 1000 weddings – but they still have the power to make her cry.

“To see that bride walk down the aisle and this giant six-foot-four cobber burst into tears – that is just a wonderful experience, to see that love.

“Every weekend, after all the horrible things you see on Facebook, to have it confirmed that there is love, and it’s all going to be OK …

“I’m getting goose bumps talking about it, I’m such a sook,” she says, laughing.

Originally from Sydney, Anna made the sea change to the South Coast 20 years ago.

“I live at Coledale. It’s just a beautiful area.”

She has diplomas in interior design and fine art but taught herself photography. Very successfully too: Anna’s a former president of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography and has won the institute’s “master of photography” award three times. In fact, an entire wall at her Thirroul studio is covered with awards.

“There are more, but I ran out of wall,” she says.

“I just kept going, because it’s so much fun. I’m passionate about photography, and I love people.”

Of wedding photography, Anna says: “You have to have an eye for it, and you have to like people.

“It can be stressful, but not all stress is bad.

When you are stressed about something, it’s because you care about it, and then when you actually do a great job, it’s so rewarding.

“I love the fact that I’m invited into people’s lives.”

It may be the age of the iPhone and the selfie stick, but people still value professional wedding photography, Anna believes.

“Business is still good. A large proportion of people don’t want to take chances with something so important. And you also don’t want someone you love having to take the photos instead of enjoying themselves at the wedding.”

Anna generously shared some her favourite local wedding destinations with 2508.

All photos courtesy Anna Blackman Images. Visit Shop 7, Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, phone 4268 2992 or see annablackman.com.au

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The Beach Anna says: Tuckerman reserve at Little Austinmer is a lovely place to get married.

The grass is right next to the beach. You can go down to the rock platform, it’s fantastic for photos, even at high tide you can still get to it and it’s safe.

The details: Call Council (4227 7111) to book Tuckerman Park. Anna recommends receptions at Austi Surf Club (austinmersurfclub.com.au).

The Garden Anna says: The Rhododendron Gardens are a little Wollongong secret. It’s up Mt Ousley, hidden away. It’s got a duck pond with a little pergola, Japanese style, it’s like a mini Botanic Gardens. Just beautiful. I got married there.

The details: Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens (Parrish Avenue, Mt Pleasant) are open weekends and public holidays, 9am to 6pm in summer, 5pm in winter. It is $200 to book a ceremony spot, $100 to reserve the shelter shed and $50 for photos only. To book, call Vi Worth on 4284 8041.

The Surf Club Anna says: Sandon Point is beautiful. You can go down a little secret pathway to where the boat sheds are, it’s north-facing, so you don’t have to worry about the wind. Sandon Point Surf Club is a great little place for receptions.

The details: Hall hire at the surf club is $1000, plus a $500 bar minimum. To book, call Michelle Hamill on 0448 899 566.

All photos courtesy of Anna Blackman

The Georgian Manor House Anna says: Ravensthorpe is a big mansion with a tennis court and a pool, on an acreage.

The house is beautiful, with wrap-around verandahs. They’ve done the gardens amazingly, so there’s different spots for photos – lines of trees, a big old gate, a field next door. People want to be photographed with grass up to their knees and late afternoon sun. That’s my No. 1 place in the Illawarra for a wedding and reception.

The details: Ravensthorpe is at 56 Tongarra Road, Albion Park (4257 6096).

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The details: From Stanwell Tops south to Bulli Tops, the venues are: Tumbling Waters (4294 1888); Sublime Point (4267 5443); Panorama House (4268 3388) and Altitude 1148 (4267 5443).

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The details: Northern Illawarra Uniting Church weddings are $1100 (includes flowers, organist, minister’s fee and more, call 4268 2111). Built in 1865, the historic church seats 130 + 20 standing.

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The details: Call Council on 4227 7111 to book a park spot. Foreshore reserves (eg, Stuart Park) and Wollongong Botanic Garden are also popular. 2508

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Lord of the rings

Diamonds always look better in white gold, and other tips from a master jeweller.

“Jewellery reflects the personality of the person,” says Helensburgh master jeweller John Powell.

“If someone’s looking for a piece of jewellery, you start with the stones they like,” he says.

“Whether they be coloured or whether it be a diamond, depending on the ring they want … say a dress ring, they want sapphires, rubies or emeralds.

“Select the stones and the shapes they want and then the style is personal with the ideas they have and you design something for what they want.

What the ring is for should also be considered.

“Are they going to wear it all the time? Which is not recommended because it wears … it’s like tyres on a car,” John says.

Think about the colours of the gold you want.

“Whether it be two-tone, whether it be rose gold, yellow gold, white gold, whatever.

“The trends of probably this day and age are more for white gold, than yellow … diamonds always look better in white … a sapphire doesn’t look too bad in yellow … rubies look good in yellow … emeralds look good in yellow.

John says ring buyers should do their research and put ample thought into the process.

“There’s so much garbage out there, but if I make a piece of jewellery it’s there for the next generation. You can get a ring for $300, and it’s like

a throw-away … job or you can get a ring for $3000 and it’s there for the next generation.”

Buyers should see out the experts, he says.

“Ask them what their qualifications are.”

And buyers should stay involved in the process.

“If you go and have a dress made; you don’t just pick a size, then go and pick it up … you have a couple of fittings to get the dress right and jewellery’s the same.”

John reckons that setting a budget is crucial.

“You might go $200 over, you might go $200 under but have something to work on.

“Get your ideas for the design … set yourself a budget, pick your stones and then talk to a jeweller who knows what they’re doing.”

Visit www.jpowelljewellery.com.au. 2508

From Salvos, with love Sammy Mahler finds beautiful bargains in the bridal aisle of our local op shop.

We all know weddings have one main focal point – the dress!

But wedding dresses can be expensive, placing stress on all involved, but I am happy to say there are cheaper options. Salvation Army stores have evolved, becoming popular with fashion bloggers and the like. Helensburgh Salvos has a big selection of wedding dresses in beautiful condition. I was amazed by the variety: 1970s lace, ’80s fluff, vintage and modern, structured gowns. My stunning model Emma Matthews found this incredible vintage bodice and dress. It was exactly what she wanted, worked perfectly with their wedding theme, but best part is she paid $150. Happy shopping!

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Romantic reads In the mood for love? Helensburgh Library staff recommend five great books.

1. THE PRINCESS BRIDE BY WILLIAM GOLDMAN. A classic tale of true love and high adventure “as you wish” – this novel is both fun and romantic.

2. THE ROSIE PROJECT BY GRAEME SIMSION. A quirky story in which unexpected romance ends up guiding the lives of the characters. A best-selling phenomenon.

3. EUCALYPTUS BY MURRAY BAIL. An unusual story of love developing out of the Australian environment, this book won the 1999 Miles Franklin Award.

4. THE STAG AND HEN WEEKEND BY MIKE GAYLE. Told in the unique form of two different stories from the perspectives of the two characters involved, this book can be read front to back or back to front.

Fun and feisty.

5. THE HYPNOTIST’S LOVE STORY BY LIANE MORIARTY. Life is complicated, relationships aren’t always black and white and people are never just good or bad. This novel blends crime, horror and love story. 2508

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Art sale: Pauline Denney and Roy Wilson at their Coalcliff gallery; right, a Tanya Stubbles artwork hangs in Pauline’s office.

Funds for Tanya

Tanya Stubbles is a Coledale artist famed for amazing works in wood and metal. Since she was injured in a fall, South Coast artists have rallied to help. You can too – by buying art. 2508 reports.

On November 20 last year, a Clifton School of Arts exhibition ended in a tragic accident. Much-loved Coledale artist Tanya Stubbles fell down stairs, seriously injuring her head. She has been in hospital ever since.

To help her friend and fellow artist, Pauline Denney has turned a corner of her Pd Gallery at Coalcliff into a fundraising site.

About a dozen works, generously donated by South Coast artists, are for sale at discounted prices, ranging from $50 to $1250. Visitors can also buy $5 raffle tickets to win a Paul Ryan painting.

Art on sale includes paintings, sculpture and photography, with works by John Bokor, Matt Bromhead and Richard Morecroft (the former ABC news reader).

They are the unsold works from a December 22 pop-up gallery at the Coledale Christmas Twilight Market. “Everyone was interested,” Pauline says. “It raised $10,000. We still have a few works left.”

All the money will go to helping Tanya, who is slowly improving in hospital.

“Basically what the community wanted to do was raise some money to keep her going,” Pauline says. “Because she did actually live on her art, she was very self-sufficient. I always admired her for her strength … to be an artist bringing up a family on her income.

“She is a mother of four children, the youngest being 12 and the oldest being 18. She has lots of

friends and family who have helped.

“But now it’s about trying to keep bills going.

“Tanya had bought a place in Coledale, it’s her little house and we want to make sure she keeps that.

“We just said, OK, let’s get together, organise all the artists that want to donate work.”

The response was tremendous – even artists who did not know Tanya personally donated work.

Tanya is well known for her big works made of recycled wood and metal – including “old things she finds on her road trips”, says Pauline, who first met Tanya while studying fine arts at Wollongong TAFE 10 years ago.

“Tanya is a good friend of ours, we’ve collected her work over the years. She was just about to get involved in some big shows, she was very excited about it.

“It’s sad that this has happened at this point.”

Pauline shares the Coalcliff house with her partner, award-winning jewellery designer Roy Wilson. Both work from home studios and visitors are welcome to drop into the gallery. n HOW TO HELP: Buy art works on sale at Pd Gallery Roy Jewellery in Coalcliff, open 9am-4pm most days. Or call Pauline Denney on 4294 2011.

There is also a “Support Tanya” Facebook page or you can donate via the “Tanya Stubbles Love Recovery” page at mycause.com.au 2508

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf

By Dr Rob Brander

For several reasons, I was disheartened last month to hear of the injuries that occurred at the Figure 8 pools in the Royal National Park due to a “freak wave”.

First, I couldn’t believe the crowds that were there. It used to be a lovely, quiet spot, but thanks to social media, this is no more. Second, most of the people now visiting in droves have little idea of the risks of rock platforms. Finally, the misreporting of a “freak” wave that knocked people over is rubbish and sends out dangerous messages.

Our section of coast is characterised by many rock platforms, which are rock substrates left behind from eroding sandstone cliffs. The reason most tend to be flat is due to something called the “level of saturation”. Waves breaking against them might look impressive and destructive, but the main process that causes cliff erosion is the salt spray that corrodes the bonds in the sandstone rocks. Salt water corrosion is accelerated by wet

and dry cycles, but below the “level of saturation” everything is pretty much wet most of the time and erosion is minimal. That’s why rock platforms are left behind – they are almost always wet.

The reason they are wet is that they stick out into the ocean and are exposed to greater wave energy and wave overtopping. During high tides, they can be completely inundated. The boundary between the rock platform and the ocean often involves a sheer and deep drop-off. Large waves bounce, or reflect off this, creating very turbulent and unpredictable wave conditions. They also have slippery and uneven surfaces. Put all this together and they are not good places for people to be, particularly during large wave conditions. It’s no real surprise then that rock fishing is considered Australia’s most deadliest sport.

But people ambling around rock platforms unaware of all these dangers are also risking their lives. Waves travel in groups (sets) of three to 10 bigger waves. When we experience a groundswell (large clean waves with long time periods between waves) there may be a lull in the waves lasting for 20 minutes or so and things may appear safe, but when a group comes in, spectacular wave crashing and overtopping may occur.

There is no such thing as a freak wave. The incidents at the Figure 8 pools were either caused by wave groups (sets) or constructive wave interference when several waves combine together.

Those people should never have been on the platform under those conditions and reporting it as a “freak” wave may lead people to think that the wild overtopping waves were a rare occurrence.

They’re not. And rocks are very unforgiving. 2508

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Local secret turned social media sensation … more than 100 people were injured when a big wave hit the Figure 8 rock platform on January 11.

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Bug eyes!

Symbio’s new invertebrate exhibit contains fascinating native critters, writes the zoo’s Michelle Aldred.

If you’re not a fan of spiders, cockroaches or the insect variety, apologies in advance...

Our new display contains one of Australia’s largest spiders, the bird-eating spider. It has a body span of 60mm long and a leg span of 160mm – making it almost the size of a man’s hand. These critters ambush their predators and use venom to liquefy the insides of their prey. Essentially, they drink their victim as opposed to eating them.

We also have the native giant burrowing cockroach. Unlike your household cockroach, which feeds off our leftover kitchen crumbs, this species is one of nature’s great recyclers, making their meals from decaying leaf litter.

The Goliath stick insect is one of Australia’s largest stick insects. The young can be mistaken for little brown twigs, but upon reaching adulthood they brighten with a green and gold coloration that

allows them to camouflage themselves in the foliage. They’re fussy eaters, existing solely on eucalyptus leaves, much like koalas.

Insects really are important. Insects are pollinators and many crop yields and forests would suffer if they didn’t exist. Certain products like silk and honey would not exist. The food chain would diminish. There would be no birds or animals that rely on insects as food. The world would be littered with decomposing organic material. The result would be complete degradation of our soils. All remaining life would subsequently disappear.

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Chamber Chatter

NICC is looking forward to an exciting year of networking nights, business promotions and tourist initiatives.

Tanya and Brook Parry at the MTA Awards.

Switched On scoops top motoring prize

Well done to the owners of Helensburgh’s Switched On Mechanical, Brook and Tanya Parry (NICC’s vice-president).

Late last year, the couple received the ultimate accolade from their motoring peers at the Motor Traders’ Association Awards.

At a glittering function at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel on November 7, Switched On Mechanical won the MTA NSW Member of the Year category, which goes to a member of the automotive industry that demonstrates outstanding leadership within the industry through professional practices and high-quality customer service.

Switched On Mechanical was also a runner up in the MTA NSW Work Health and Safety category, so took home two awards. Nice work!

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Last month NICC executive members Greg Watts, Warwick Erwin and Wendy Gergos met Mark Sleigh (Tourism Wollongong), Susan Wardell (Wollongong City Council) and WCC Cr Leigh Colacino to discuss promotional opportunities, signage at Bald Hill and reviving the NICC’s Tourist Trail Maps. More meetings to follow.

NICC Christmas Lights competition winners

The great decorations at 22 Annesley Ave, Stanwell Tops won NICC’s first prize of $300. Second and third place in the residential category of the Christmas Lights competition went to 36 Annesley Ave and 42 Bendena Garden, both in Stanwell Tops. Take note for next December!

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Garden sense

Choose plants you can touch, taste and smell to create a spectacular sensory garden, writes Narelle Happ.

Plants are great to look at – and to taste – but they can also stimulate your sense of smell, touch and even sound in the garden.

When creating a new garden or revamping an established garden, take some time to think about how you use the outdoor space.

Pathways that are high-traffic areas can be used to establish plants that please all the senses.

Plants that are going to be brushed past will emit fragrance and can heighten the senses.

At foot level, plants such as mint, thyme, basil, oregano, lemon balm and chives will all emit fragrance when brushed or even lightly trodden on.

Shrubs that emit fragrance can be edible or ornamental. Place them in an area that receives a breeze and the wind may carry the fragrance across the garden and even into the home or surrounding buildings. Edible shrubs, such as rosemary, will certainly carry a strong fragrance.

The native Prostanthera spp. Mint Bush has a beautiful scent that smells remarkable carried on a breeze.

Touch can also be used in the garden. Both edible and ornamental plants can be used, for example, near seats or entry ways. A very tactile plant like the native Adenanthos sericeus, Woolly bush, will have people coming back again and again to touch its soft foliage. It’s a great plant for an entry way or near your front door and grows just as happily in one spot as in the garden.

texture changes, it tastes very similar to cucumber.

This plant is also great for attracting bees – and their humming triggers the sense of sound.

Nasturtiums with their waxy leaves are also very touchy-feely and children will enjoy rolling water around the leaves as it beads on the surface.

BRING ON THE BEES In the edible garden, plants such as Borage with its sandpapery leaves provide interesting texture.

When eaten, it tastes strange at first but as the

n Save the date: Narelle will hold a workshop at Helensburgh’s Sunrise Nursery on February 20, titled “How to Turn Your Brown Thumb Green”.

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GROW A TREE, MAKE TEA If you have room for trees, or very large pots, then plants such as the native Backhousia citriodora with its lemon-flavoured leaves would be a great addition to the sensory garden.

Used as a bushtucker food, the leaves can be dried and crushed to use in savoury dishes or used fresh to make lemon myrtle tea. This tree can be grown in a pot, such as a half wine barrel, and kept quite small or left to grow to its full six-metre potential. Other trees, such as Port Wine Magnolias and Murraya, have very fragrant flowers and can be used as hedges in the garden, Other shrubs with perfume to consider are gardenias, lavender and roses. Small shrubs/ groundcovers such as lamb’s ears and peppermint geraniums are also perfumed. Flowers on kangaroo paws are both fragrant and have a felt-like texture.

The variety of taste, touch and smell that can be brought into the garden is exciting and can so easily be part of any garden. Go out in your garden today and open your senses – you may be surprised at how many plants you already have that are making it a sensory experience.

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Home alone

Here’s how to deal with your dog’s separation anxiety, writes Philip Comans.

Our loved pups often don’t cope with being left alone at home. The result may be barking, destructive digging, chewing and weeing (or worse) indoors. It’s up to us to teach them how to be alone and calm. Here are 7 tips: 1. Practise separation while home. Don’t allow your dog to be with you all the time at home. Get him used to being alone.

2. Don’t make a fuss when leaving or arriving back. It’s best to slip away quietly, and ignore your overexcited dog when you get home.

3. Leave him with plenty of toys to keep him occupied.

4. Start this training early on, before a problem arises.

5. Consider a natural diet as this often helps.

6. Ensure he gets plenty of exercise and training as a well-educated dog is better able to cope with being left alone.

7. Getting a second dog is not an easy solution! It can just double the problem. 2508 Philip Comans is a dog behavioural therapist and trainer with Bark Busters.

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Eat these, lose weight 4. Strawberries –They may be extremely sweet, but believe it or not strawberries are actually one of the lowest kilojoule fruits around! They are also full of vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants. They taste great in cereal, yoghurt and smoothies.

5. Eggs – Packed with protein and B vitamins for energy, eggs are definitely the pick when you’re 1. Mushrooms – These great-tasting vegetables having breakfast at a beachside cafe this summer! are low in kilojoules, high in protein for weight6. Natural or Greek yoghurt – These yoghurts are loss and high in B group vitamins for energy. They packed with so much goodness! They contain taste great raw in a salad or thrown on the barbecue protein, vitamin B12, calcium and probiotics for with a steak. gut health, as well as having less sugar than other 2. Oats – A great breakfast choice as they have a commercial yoghurts. They make for an awesome very low GI and give long-lasting energy to prevent breakfast with oats and strawberries, or even overeating. They are also rich in fibre for good gut whipped up in a smoothie. health. Choose traditional oats, as quick oats have a 7. Green tea – Don’t like plain water? Then iced much higher GI. green tea is your answer! Green tea is rich in 3. Spinach – Such an underrated vegetable! anti-oxidants for tissue repair and recent studies Spinach is lower in kilojoules and higher in protein have shown that it may increase fat metabolism. than kale. It is also a rich source of many vitamins Not bad for a summer drink, hey? including C, E, K and folate. Spinach virtually goes For more information on health choices, make with anything including salads, omelettes, an appointment with Sam at Helensburgh smoothies, pasta dishes, eggs, fish and sauces.

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Cpt Jim retires

By Jenny Donohoe

Captain Jim Powell, NSW Fire & Rescue Station 325 Helensburgh, has retired after more than 40 years of service to the community.

Jim served in the brigade from 1975 to 2016.

During his time as a member of Station 325, Jim received two meritorious awards – for his work in the 2001 Helensburgh Christmas Day Fires and 2003 Waterfall Train Disaster. During the 40-year period, he has also been acknowledged with the National Service medals and clasps, as well as the Fire Brigade Employees Union medals.

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Bush poetry

These stirring verses by a Helensburgh resident have been highly commended.

Noel Hill, a resident of Helensburgh since was still over 1000km of dirt, gravel and rutted August 1979, has sent us one of his bush poems for road. I believe I’m probably the only 20-year-old to our readers to enjoy. This poem – Trooper Charlie do that when the road across was in that – is about Noel’s dad who was an engineer trooper condition. I joined the Army while in Perth. as an 18-year-old bloke in 1923 in the Australian “When 61, I trekked the Kokoda Track with one Army Reserves. Noel told 2508, “My two eldest of my sons. Probably the only ex-infantry soldier brothers were National servicemen; I joined the to trek the track at 61 with his son! It was this Army in 1962 and my youngest brother was a journey that inspired me to resume writing National serviceman in 1967. in verse.”

“As a 16- to 17-year-old in 1958 I worked as a Noel said Trooper Charlie received a Highly station hand for a few months on a cropping/sheep Commended at the: 2015 Narrabri & District and beef cattle station,” Noel said. “When 20, I Historical Society Inc Nandewar Poetry rode a motorbike and sidecar, on my own, from Competition – Written section. “It was top of a list the east to the west coast of Australia when there of 5, Highly Commended.” 2508

TROOPER CHARLIE I often think of Charlie as a young man in his prime what fun I’d have in meeting him if I could travel time.

A trooper smartly turned out, virile lad of eighteen years with his quiet gentle nature he had respect from all his peers.

How he shows his love for horses which is reflected in his face and there’s pride for how he rides in the Light-Horse form and grace.

He was accurate with a rifle at targets when he shoots so dashing in his slouch-hat, polished leggings, spurs and boots.

This soldier of our nation, in Australia’s armed reserve the year was nineteen twenty three, with four more years to serve.

He sat there quietly waiting on his chestnut Waler horse, waiting for the order to charge over a water course.

Then down the steep bank racing, tearing up the other side while jumping logs and boulders, taking each one in his stride, I’d love to ride with Charlie if we could travel to the past, to watch him as a young man as his life is being cast.

Now perhaps he’d think it funny riding with this mate whose new knowing he was only eighteen, while I was seventy two.

The difference in our ages and the era of our birth, our clothes and way of speaking, would it make for joyful mirth?

So great to see him riding as a young bloke full of life and no thoughts yet of family, or a tender loving wife there are things I’d know about him, like when he is eighty four no need for me to tell him of the closing of life’s door!

With his life stretched out before him and decades more to pass in later years a noble man, with high morals and great class.

I’ve watched the passing years and viewed old photos that he had for they’re all that’s left of Charlie now, the young man I called Dad. (First written, February 2004; Edited 26/1/2015; Copyright Noel Hill.)

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Gift of life A Stanwell Tops teenager received great news at Christmas time. Heather Smith reports.

Stanwell Tops teenager Reuben Martin reckons he got the best Christmas present on the planet: news that his Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma is all clear.

The 17-year-old was diagnosed with the aggressive cancer on his birthday in August last year and underwent six cycles of chemotherapy in his battle against the disease.

The carpentry apprentice initially thought the back pain he was experiencing was due to his job, riding his pushbike up steep hills or football, but an MRI and PET/CT scans revealed the truth.

Mum Lee-Ann, who works with husband Paul and sons Nathan and Joel in the family plumbing business, said the diagnosis was a shock but also a relief.

“Finally we could pinpoint the problem,” she said. “Looking back, there were other signs, such as night sweats and a sore shoulder and underarm, which ended up being swollen lymph nodes.”

More than 60 of Reuben’s friends from school, footy and Christian Surfers, as well as his cousin’s mates on the Central Coast, shaved their heads in support of Reuben as he lost his hair through chemo.

Mrs Martin said this certainly helped him stay strong through treatment.

“It was just amazing,” she said. “We had a whole network of people praying for him and I said to Reuben, ‘We’ve definitely got God’s ear at the moment’.”

The family belongs to the Anglican Church in Helensburgh and Mrs Martin said Minister Steve Carlisle had made many “prayerful” visits.

She didn’t believe it was a “miracle” that Reuben had been cured, but that God had enabled mankind to develop the tools for healing.

“It is a combination of our faith in God to heal and the means he uses to do this,” Mrs Martin said.

“He has enabled man to discover the medicines that help heal.”

Reuben lost about 8kg through his ordeal but not his zest for life, attending parties and getting his driver’s licence.

His employer has been extremely supportive and the first-year apprentice is due to return to work and TAFE in the near future.

“We’re just so very happy, thankful and emotional to have this good outcome.” 2508

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U3A TERM 1

There is plenty to look forward to in Term 1, 2016 program of Stanwell Park U3A. Term 1 offers a feast for history buffs.

Are you interested in learning more about the father of Federation, Henry Parkes? Hear historian Frank Knowlan relate interesting information and personal stories.

Another historical figure in focus will be Captain Henry “The Breaker” Morant. The anniversary of his death on February 27 is a relevant reason for speaker John Watson to share his knowledge of this unique man.

These are a few of the fascinating topics shared during Term 1, along with some DVDs. U3A accepts anyone of any age who is not working full-time. Phone Jenny on 4294 3475 or 0406 350 025 for further information.

TERM 1: MONDAYS AT 9.30am • FEBRUARY 08: Albert Schweitzer DVD, Jenny Lee-Robins • 15 “Parkes”, Frank Knowlan • 22 Arthur Phillip DVD/Betty Warn • 29 Breaker Morant, John Watson • MARCH 07 Great Speeches by Women, Jenny Lee-Robins • 14 Water (Widows in India) DVD • 21 That Sugar Film DVD/Maria

CHURCHES • Bushland Chapel (Uniting Church) 94 Parkes St Helensburgh. Faith, community. First Sunday of month 9.30am and as announced. Yoga, drama.

Spaces available. bushlandchapel.net, 0425 257984.

• H’burgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Regular Sunday services, 8.15am, 54 Stanwell Ave, Stanwell Park; 10am and 6pm, 75 Parkes St, Helensburgh. Call 4294 1024.

• Helensburgh Baptist Church Sundays, 10am, Community Centre, Walker St. Call 4294 8459.

• Holy Cross Catholic Church Weekend Mass at Helensburgh: Sunday 8.30am. Reconciliation: Sunday 8am. Visitors welcome.

• Hope Church 2508 Sunday services, 9.30am, 3/23 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh. 0404 803 055.

• Hillcrest Christian Fellowship Sundays, 6pm, Hillcrest House, Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park.

Call 4294 3153.

ENTERTAINMENT • Bombie Bar @ Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club, 2-5pm, under 16s free, adults from $10-$20.

07 Jim Moginie (founding member, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter of Midnight Oil) and the Family Dog, supported by Three O’clock Sunset 21 Lloyd Spiegel + Big Erle (solo) @ Bombie Bar 28 Alice Terry, Carlos Andres Adura from the Strides; Matt Smith & Phil Stack from Thirsty Merc CLUBS 02 Fellowship of First Fleeters, South Coast Chapter: 10am in the Laurel Room, Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto. $2. Phone: 4267 1488, 4261 6893.

11 The Probus Club of Helensburgh & District meets at Tradies Helensburgh. Go to helensburghprobus.org or phone 9526 7086.

16 VIEW Club AGM and luncheon 11am for 11.15 start, at Tradies Helensburgh. See page 35.

PLAYGROUPS • Mondays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre. Call Penelope, 0431 593 118.

• Tuesdays 10am-noon, H’burgh Community Centre, Walker St. Call Rosemary, 4294 1290.

• Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am, Helensburgh Anglican Church, 75 Parkes St. Call 4294 1024.

• Wednesdays 9.30am-noon, Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Ave. HELENSBURGH LIBRARY, 57 Walker Street, 4294 2185 02 3.30pm. Kids Connect, after school activities for ages 5+. Decorate yourself a pair of wacky glasses!

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Happy 100th, Eileen!

Judy Sweetman reports on her mother’s 100th birthday.

Eileen Ryan, a long-term resident of Helensburgh, marked a major milestone on the 23rd of December 2015 when she turned 100 years old.

Alway active and sociable, with a keen interest in sport and liking a small wager on the horses, Eileen celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Kembla Grange races on the 19th of December.

The second race of the day was dedicated to Eileen – “The Eileen Ryan Handicap” – and after the race there was also a small ceremony where she was presented with the race sash.

Two of the race jockeys handed her letters from the Queen and the Australian Prime Minister.

Her milestone was also acknowledged by the Federal Opposition leader, Premier, governors of the Commonwealth and NSW, her local Federal and State representatives and Wollongong City Council.

Eileen thoroughly enjoyed the day (without backing a winner) and would like to thank her family and friends for making it such a memorable day, specifically she would like to thank everyone at the Helensburgh cafe club and those involved in organising the day. 2508

Eileen Ryan celebrated her 100th at Kembla Grange Races.

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Nursing home almost done Kennett Home residents will move up the hill to a new location in Stanwell Park this March. Heather Smith reports.

Aged care residents are expected to move into Hillcrest Village nursing home in Stanwell Park next month as the 44-bed facility nears completion.

Owner United Protestant Association (UPA) had expected the development to be completed mid last year but weather delays pushed out the end date.

UPA Sydney South manager Stephen Pearce said project manager/builder Midson Constructions was in the final stages of construction.

“We expect it to be commissioned mid-March with all the training and getting to know the facility done by then,” Mr Pearce said.

He said 24 residents from Kennett Home in The Drive – also owned by UPA – would be moved to the new nursing home, along with all staff.

“Our staff care very deeply for the residents and are managing the transition to the new facility,” Mr Pearce said. “Our manager, Moira Partis, has been with us for 35 years.”

Kennett Home was bought by Stanwell Park couple Norman and Laraine Stibbard last April on a delayed purchase, with settlement due in November. The pair is still tossing up plans for the 1894sq m site, which is zoned R2 low density, with one idea being a boutique hotel. “We’re still

throwing ideas around,” Mrs Stibbard said.

Hillcrest Village nursing home is the second stage of the three-stage aged care development and features a 17-bed dementia unit.

None of the residents’ rooms are the same shape but all have en suites, air-conditioning, television and storage space. “We wanted every resident to have their own unique space,” said Mr Pearce.

Four units on the ground floor separate to the nursing home will be available for occupation on a leaseback arrangement.

Mr Pearce said prices had yet to be determined but the cost on top of the upfront payment would be 2.5% of the initial price annually for 10 years plus an ongoing $100 weekly maintenance fee. 2508

UPA Sydney South manager Stephen Pearce at Hillcrest Village.

CWA Report

By Publicity Officer Heather Smith An oil painting, a Bain-Marie, an Esky and yards of lace were some of the more unusual items discovered in the CWA Hall in Stanwell Park during the annual clean-up recently.

CWA members descended on the hall with scrubbing brushes, brooms and mops to spruce up the 50-year-old building.

Apart from SPAT plays and movie nights, the hall is used for yoga, martial arts, seniors’ exercise,

children’s dancing and parties.

The hall is available for hire at $25 per hour.

Rates for a party on Saturday night are $200; Friday nights are $150. Special rates for not-for-profits and charitable events apply. Phone Carol Pugh on 4294 1343 or Jannette Parsons on 4294 4367.

Following the cancellation of the Festival of Flight in November, CWA members held a cake stall outside Coles in Helensburgh in December.

About $400 was raised with proceeds going to the upkeep of the hall.

The first meeting for the New Year will be held on Thursday, February 4, from 10am. New members welcome. 2508

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Church for sale

An unusual opportunity has arisen to buy into Stanwell Park. 2508 reports.

St Bernadette’s Catholic Church at Stanwell Park has hosted many weddings, baptisms and funeral services over the past 55 years or so.

But falling attendance numbers mean the church is no longer used, so the Diocese of Wollongong has decided to sell the property and use the proceeds elsewhere in the parish.

St Bernadette’s is part of the local parish assets of Holy Cross Helensburgh. Chairman of the Parish Finance Council, Michael Halloran, shared some of its history: “The land was purchased by the Diocese in the early 1950s and in October 1953 the Parish Priest, Reverend Neilson announced plans to build a weatherboard hall for dances and local community events. Local fundraising helped to cover the construction cost and the hall was opened in 1954.

“Due to local demand for church services the hall was consecrated as a Church in the 1960s and regular weekend services commenced.

“For at least the past 20 years, weekend Mass has

VIEW Report

By Publicity Officer Virginia Dowson Helensburgh VIEW Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The coming luncheon/ meeting on 16 February is the AGM, when a new Committee will begin office and yearly membership of $15 is due. This and future meetings will be held at Tradies Helensburgh.

Another year working for The Smith Family’s “Learning for Life” programme begins, after a successful 2015. The new National President for VIEW is Gwen Wilton, who was National Councillor for the Macarthur Southern Highlands, Illawarra region and Wollongong, and leads the National Executive for 2016-17. Our local Zone Councillor, Yvonne White, now becomes a National Councillor, and the next VIEW

St Bernadette’s Catholic Church at Stanwell Park will go to public auction.

been celebrated at 8am each Sunday with about 50 people attending, many coming from Helensburgh.

During this time three Masses were celebrated in the Parish, two at Holy Cross Helensburgh …

“However, due to falling attendance numbers the decision was made about 18 months ago to centralise services to one weekend Mass at Helensburgh on Sunday morning.

“The last Mass celebrated at Stanwell Park was Christmas Day 2014.”

The block at 3 Lower Coast Road, opposite Stanwell Park Public School, covers about 950sqm and is zoned Residential R2.

Laing & Simmons estate agent Melody Innes said the property was attracting a lot of interest. It will go to public auction on Thursday, February 25, 6pm at Doltone House, Sylvania Waters. 2508 Convention will be held in Tamworth in 2017.

A new partnership between VIEW Clubs and University of Wollongong College has been formed to provide a three-year $10,000 scholarship for disadvantaged school leavers from the Wollongong area, to help prepare them for university. Currently the scholarship has been awarded to a student to study for a Diploma of Nursing with aspirations to undertake a Bachelor of Nursing.

Remember to book your tickets for We Will Rock You by 4 March, for 14 May; Singin’ In The Rain by 21 June, for 27 August; and My Fair Lady by 16 August, for 22 October. Please phone Chris on 4294 1105 for details.

Our next luncheon will be at Tradies Helensburgh on 15 March, at 11am for 11.15 start, and new members are most welcome. St. Patrick’s Day is the theme, so wear something green, please.

Phone Margaret on 4294 1484 by Wednesday, 9 March for new bookings or cancellations. 2508

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Catch up On what’s been happening in our district...

COUNCIL REPORTS ON BALD HILL PROGRESS Work on Bald Hill renewal project began in January with construction underway on the new plaza to the north of the main car park area.

“We are also working on connecting new services [electricity, water, sewer] to the site,” a council spokesperson said.

“In the next month Council will continue concreting work on the plaza. We will be completing this work in stages to ensure there is continued access in the car park. We will also begin works around the Lawrence Hargrave monument located at the southern end of the car park.”

Council will consider a report on the tender for the new amenities building at Bald Hill at the council meeting on February 1.

View the master plan at wollongong.nsw.gov.au.

NEW STANWELL PARK PRESCHOOL Happy Hearts Academy is set to open its new branch in the Children’s Centre at 22-26 Stanwell Avenue. It will be called “Stanwell Park Preschool”.

“We are applying to have 25 children per day over three years of age,” said Antoinette Holmes, director of Happy Hearts Academy Early Learning Centre. “I am taking names for the waiting list and

Probus Report

By Publicity Officer Jean Doherty Wow, 2016 ! How time flies. It goes even faster as you get older. No time for sitting in that rocking chair on the front porch watching the world go by.

However, after the Club’s Christmas party we did have a short rest until our first meeting for the year on January 14 at Tradies Helensburgh.

2015 was great with interesting speakers attending our meetings. Walks were particularly popular. We went on day outings to various places.

Our Opal cards and reasonable senior’s fare were much appreciated in getting us to places we would otherwise not have been able to afford to travel to and enjoy. I particularly enjoyed a luncheon at the Camel Races and an evening cruise on Sydney Harbour. The bowling group and golfing crowd are

already have quite a few people interested.”

Work on the site has taken longer than expected, Antoinette said. “We are hoping within the next six to eight weeks to open our doors.”

One of the school’s goals will be to teach children to become environmentally sustainable.

“Within the first few months we plan to get our ‘Bush kinder’ program running, which will see children getting out into nature on a regular basis,” Antoinette said.

REPORTS OF THIEVES STEALING CHARITY DONATIONS Salvos staff have had reports of people making off with donations left on the op shop’s back verandah at night. Helensburgh store manager Michelle Hutchison told 2508 that quality second-hand goods could be sold on eBay. Seen something? Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

CENTENNIAL SALE UPDATE The Centennial Hotel in Helensburgh is still on the market through Manenti Quinlan & Associates.

The pub was put to auction last November and the owners, the Collins family, are not currently negotiating with any party. 2508

going well, as is our wining and dining. A cruise to PNG, a river cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam and a Tag-Along fun trip were much enjoyed by those lucky enough to go.

2016 should be equally enjoyable. We already have plans ahead for a Luncheon Cruise on Sydney Harbour on Australia Day, a train trip to Woy Woy, a day at Kembla Grange and an evening dining at the Bridge restaurant by the Woronora River. The January meeting was dedicated to discussion about replacing our website with Facebook. Some think that this will be a more useful vehicle. The committee also intends to promote and encourage the development of less formal small group interests, for example, photography, video making, card games, gardening, cycling, theatre going etc.

The club meets from 10am to 12.30pm on the second Thursday of each month at the Tradies Helensburgh.

Phone 9526 7086 for details. 2508

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Sunday social golf club Vicki ‘The Hair’ Little has been away on hols so the club’s President & Handicapper, Tony ‘Gersy’ Gersback, filed this month’s report. And it’s a real beauty!

What a glorious day for golf – the sun was shining, the birds were singing and the snakes were out sunning themselves (yikes!) and us golfers, well, we were swinging (lots).

This month we remember the passing of a much-loved, founding club member – Normie Bell.

It’s been 12 months already, how time passes – he remains in our thoughts and prayers.

The January game was a little wet under foot after the recent ‘cyclonic downpours’. We still managed to string together some decent scores – the order of the day was 33 Stableford points as every second player came in with that score.

We welcomed back young Matty Green, after a stint off with a crook shoulder (his second), along with two new visitors: Phil ‘Lucky’ Wilson and Tim ‘Young Pommie’ Buckley. Welcome, boys.

Congrats to JB for grabbing the spoils with 35 points, followed by Dave ‘The Leprechaun’ Morris on 33 and, in a countback for third, Kevvie ‘King’ Brown also on 33. Well done lads and well played.

Tradies social golf Barry Thompson and his crew fight wet weather.

Every drive straight and long, crisp chips and putts falling from all angles. That’s how I envisioned my round as I drove to the course. Four hours later I departed the course muddy, wet and cold. My card was a complete disgrace. What a welcome to our 2016 season. Oh, well, there’s always next month!

Considering the atrocious conditions and with so many on holidays, the intrepid 20 who teed off represented a fair start to the season.

Seems if your name was Mark you picked up a prize this month. Congrats to Mark ‘Chuckie’ O’Conner and Mark ‘Pommie’ Buckley, who collected the majority of the minor prizes but no ‘free’ Boost smoothies!

The 19th played out to be one of the best lunches ever with our chef of the day (JB) cooking up some mushies and onions to have with our sausage sambos – yummo!

We are a social group who like a hit and giggle and to spoil a good walk – if you fit this mould then you’d fit right in. We play the first Sunday of each month with an 8am tee-off at the Royal Boomerang Golf course, Maddens Plains.

Rock up around 7.30am and introduce yourself to me (Tony), or ring 0418 863 100. There are some great prizes to win and friendships to be made.

Overheard at the 19th: “How many golfers does it take to change a light bulb? FORE!” “My golf game has gotten so bad, I had to have my ball retriever re-gripped!” 2508 We adjourned to Tradies to enjoy their amenities and the barbecue lunch prepared by Mark. The presentation revealed that, despite the conditions, Paul Morahan, Kev O’Brian and Laurie Thompson all scored well to take out the three Helensburgh Butchery vouchers on offer. President Brian won the Helensburgh Driving Range prize.

Medals for keenness must go to Steve and Jarrod Egbers. Both sloshed around with us in the morning, then raced to Wollongong to play in the championships. Oh, to be that fit again!

I would encourage members to drop in and introduce yourselves to Jason Rooke, the new proprietor of Helensburgh Butchery. You can expect the same great service we got from Kev. Our next outing is at Boomerang on Saturday, February 20, 7am tee-off. Come and join us. Just turn up early and our starters will see you right.

Musings: The ball laying in a footmark in a bunker is invariably mine.

To check on our playing dates and occasional Tradies Helensburgh Sunday away fixtures, sports and social golf club. 2508

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Courtney Buchanan (back to camera) competing in the Cadet World Cup in Singapore.

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Fencing for Australia A fencer who trains in Helensburgh has represented Australia in a World Cup competition. 2508 reports.

The Silversword Fencing Academy’s star fencer Courtney Buchanan was representing Australia at the Cadet World Cup in Singapore on January 23 and 24, as this issue was going to press.

Head coach Arash Karpour said the Silversword Fencing Academy’s Helensburgh branch would reopen on February 3 at the community centre.

The academy’s Engadine branch reopened on January 30.

He said the academy had initiated an extra day of training on Fridays for 2016 so “the bright and talented fencers” had the opportunity to do “specific training including one-on-one lessons with the head coach”.

Arash also said that “a top team” from Shanghai, China had requested to join the academy’s training.

“They might join our training by early March.”

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Support the Tigers!

Get onboard with the 2015 Premiers – Helensburgh Tigers rugby league club – for the 2016 season.

Club president Col Doran gives 2508 an exclusive report on the season ahead.

Last year, every team of ours made the finals; three teams were in the Grand Final, and our 1st Grade took out the Premiership.

We are aiming to better that this season.

If you want to play, the club has five teams: 1st Grade, Reserve Grade, Third Grade (VB Cup), Under 18’s and Womens.

We are looking for players, so come along to training and give it a go. Training is at the footy fields from 6.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday.

Women train on Thursdays only.

The 2016 season starts on April 2.

Our first trial, round 1 of the 2016 Challenge Cup, is against Corrimal on March 5. Helensburgh Tigers were the 2015 champions of that comp.

If you don’t want to play, support the club by joining it: Gold memberships are $50. This gets you into every home game for free, you also receive reduced drink prices at the bar and you are in the draw at every home game to receive $50.

We are aiming to get record memberships this year, so please help us achieve this. Anyone joining before the season kicks off will go in the draw to win a prize package.

Sponsorship packages start from $500. All sponsors receive great exposure at home games and within the Illawarra region.

For any enquiries, please call one of our friendly committee members (details below), or email helensburghtigers@hotmail.com President Col Doran 0423 934 586 Vice-President Sarah Fitzgerald 0438 002 209 Secretarys Jo Cobb 0415 409 097 and Nicole Fitzgerald 0409 908 814 Treasurer Dodge Cobb 0408 989 384. 2508

GOLF FUNDRAISER FOR KURT

The Lakeside Kurt Drysdale Cup will be held at the Lakeside Golf Club, Camden, on February 10 to raise money for injured rugby league star Kurt Drysdale. League legends confirmed to play include Terry Lamb, Mario Fenech, Brad Fittler and many more. Go to SmallstepsforKurt for more details. n A Go Fund Me page, set up to raise money for Kurt and his family, had raised $65,263 of a $70k target, at time of writing.

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Zali in Olympic team!

Local teen Zali Offord has worked hard to make her Olympic dream a fantastic reality, 2508 reports.

Alpine ski-racer Helensburgh’s Zali Offord has achieved a major goal in her competitive skiing career: selection on the Australian team for the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Zali, 17, told 2508 District News that she was “super excited” about her selection.

“I can’t wait to get to Norway to compete against the best young athletes in the world, exciting times ahead.

“December, January were such busy times for me. I was training hard and waiting for the final email from the Olympic committee, which really could have gone either way.

“I have been in Europe training since November with an Austrian team. Austrians are the best in the world at skiing and it’s really cool because everybody lives for skiing over here. So, as you can imagine, they have one of the most strict training environments in the world.

“It’s really cool to be able to be a part of the Australian Team for the Lillehammer Youth

Olympic Games. Being an Olympian is something that I have dreamt of right back to when I was young at Helensburgh Primary School, so to say that I am excited is an understatement.

“I can’t wait to get up there to represent Australia and Helensburgh in my event.

“I will be competing in ski-cross,which is pretty similar to a motocross track but just down a ski hill, with jumps, berms, drops and rollers.

“It’s a very exciting event, to not only compete in but to watch.

“The criteria of the race consists of having a qualification run so then, based on how fast you were there, you are grouped into heats of four skiers, then you have to fight your way through to the final heat by making the top two in each heat to cross the finish at the bottom.

“I would like to thank my family and the local community for all of their support I couldn’t have achieved this without the support that I have.” 2508

Kai, Saya win Australia Day awards The Sakakibara brother and sister keep scooping the big awards. 2508 reports.

Kai and Saya Sakakibara were named joint winners of the Sports Achievement award at the Wollongong Australia Day Citizens and Achievers of the Year Awards, as this issue went to press.

Kai said: “I was honoured to win the Sports Achievement division at the Wollongong City Australia Day Awards yesterday alongside Saya!

“It’s amazing to have our local community constantly supporting us.”

The highly successful duo are looking forward to a busy and positive 2016 and have already kicked things off well with wins at the Bathurst Open, including Saya’s victory in the 17+ Pro Women – her first time racing off an eight-metre hill.

At time of writing, Kai and Saya were on the road for three weeks, taking in rounds 3 and 4 of the National Series at Cairns, and then they were scheduled to compete in Brisbane, Auckland, Shepparton and elsewhere.

The BMX Australia 2016 National Championships, round 7 of the National Series, will be held in Bathurst from March 3 to 6. 2508

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